The Buffalo Bandits will open the KeyBank Center doors on Saturday, Dec. 10 for fans to get their first glimpse of the 2017 Bandits squad at the team’s annual open practice.
Practice is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and fans will have the chance to get autographs from their favorite players after the practice starting at 12:30 p.m. The event will feature a live DJ and is open to the public as a free, non-ticketed event with general admission seating. Parking for the day will be free in the KeyBank Center parking garage.
New this year will be a town hall Q&A session in the Lexus Club with Head Coach Troy Cordingley, General Manager Steve Dietrich and Director of Lacrosse Operations Scott Loffler beginning at noon. The Bandits will also be holding a team “garage sale,” offering fans the opportunity to purchase authentic used gloves, practice jerseys, locker nameplates, sticks and a wide variety of other Bandits memorabilia.
The Bandits will host the annual select-a-seat promotion before and during the practice, giving fans the chance to choose their seats and purchase 2017 season tickets.
The Buffalo Bandettes will be hosting a party at Cobblestone from noon to 3 p.m. Assistant Coach John Tavares will be available for autographs from 1 to 2 p.m. Tickets for the party will cost $15 and include two drink tickets. Auctions and raffles will take place for a chance to win great prizes.
